What are fimbriae,and what is their function?
A) They are long, thin appendages that allow bacteria to be motile (move) .
B) They are stiff fibers that allow bacteria to adhere to surfaces.
C) They are elongated, hollow appendages that allow for the transfer of DNA.
D) They are small, circular pieces of DNA that frequently contain genes for antibiotic resistance.
E) They are a thick, gelatinous substance surrounding some bacterial cells that allow them to stick to surfaces and protect them from phagocytic white blood cells.
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